JUNIOR
SONGWRITERS ’
SHOWCASE
with professional songwriter
Gregg Lawless
Meet the Ontario curriculum
music expectations
the easy way:
through a dynamic, interactive
songwriting workshop!!!
"... an inspiring teacher, a great songwriter and a fantastic performer...
Gregg has an undeniable gift for connecting with students...".
• 	Diana Murrell, Castlebridge P.S., Mississauga
"This workshop tied in beautifully with our curriculum.
Examining musical form and how the elements work in music, regardless
of genre, is a critical part of the students' musical growth. Thanks, Gregg,
for a dynamic and informative workshop. Our students loved it!"
• 	John Phillips, Music Dept. Head, U.D.H.S., Markham
"... highly educational and entertaining...and very, very ‘cool’!!!
...kids just love him!!!"
• 	Caroline Davies, John Wanless P.S., Toronto
CALL / E-MAIL NOW !!!
Tel: 416.778.5148
E-mail: gregg@gregglawless.com
Website: www.gregglawless.com.

Gregg Lawless ’
JUNIOR SONGWRITERS ’ SHOWCASE
Described by CBC Radio’s Shelagh Rogers as “the best singer/songwriter you’ve never heard!”, Gregg Lawless is a highly personable, dynamic music educator. Gregg’s interactive songwriting workshops emphasize students’ musical and creative gifts; they are targetted at Grade 4-6 students. Teachers are provided in advance with a comprehensive workshop package, including integrated, curriculum-related activities that “run themselves”, posters and copies of Gregg’s “Wicked Little Buzz” and “Greggorian Chance” CDs.
Length of workshop: 2 classroom periods (approx. 80 minutes).
Brief description: A dynamic, interactive songwriting workshop; students will learn about songwriting structure and techniques through the composition and performance of an original song.
Age levels: Grades 4-6.
Capacity: Maximum 60 students (w/ teacher supervision).
Tech. requirements: Chart paper with markers and/or chalkboard. Videotaping and/or audio recording of the students’ performance of the song is encouraged.
Classroom prep: CDs, comprehensive lead-up activities and posters are supplied in advance.
Additional CD orders: “Wicked Little Buzz” and “Greggorian Chance” are available via mail order ($18.00/CD). Autographed CDs are offered at a discount rate ($10.00/CD) only if purchased immediately following the workshop. Cheques payable to Gregg Lawless. For sound samples and more information: www.gregglawless.com
Workshop Fees: $295.00 (includes G.S.T.) a minimal travel/mileage charge may apply. Please make all cheques payable to Gregg Lawless.
MORE ABOUT GREGG LAWLESS
• 	performed for over 200,000 elementary students as “Gregg LeRock”; wrote French language music for educational publishing companies Addison-Wesley/Longman, Copp Clark Pitman and Prentice-Hall/Ginn
• 	led workshops in Ontario universities and schools; workshop leader/panelist for the Ontario Arts Council, OMEA and various national music conferences; contributing writer for “Songwriter’s Magazine”; musical director for Camp Trillium, a support centre for families affected by childhood cancer
PERFORMANCES: Mississauga Living Arts Centre, Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts, Markham Theatre, Brock Centre for the Arts, Brampton Heritage Theatre, Chatham Cultural Centre, Academy Theatre Lindsay, Showplace Peterborough, Kitchener Centre in the Square, Harbourfront Centre, Metro Hall, Celebrate Toronto Streetfest, "First Night" Toronto, Danforth Music Hall
TV: CBC, GLOBAL, CTV, CITY-TV, CHCH
RADIO: featured on 4 national and 37 regional CBC programmes, Q107, CJRT, CFNY, CIUT, CKLN
Gregg Lawless, 99 Hogarth Ave., Toronto, ON M4K 1K5
Tel: 416.778.5148 Fax: 416.778.5129
E-mail: gregg@gregglawless.com Website: www.gregglawless.com